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OHIO’s professor Young honored with national journalism research award

July 1, 2020 2 min

Ohio University’s Nerissa Young was honored June 26 with a Sigma Delta Chi (SDX) award in the Research About Journalism category presented by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).

OHIO’s ‘Start By Believing: The Power of a Survivor-Centered Process’ documentary wins Telly Award

June 30, 2020 3 min

Ohio University’s “Start By Believing: The Power of a Survivor-Centered Process” documentary was the bronze winner in the general, non-broadcast category at the 2020 Telly Awards.

Bringing Bobcats back, June 26, 2020

June 26, 2020 4 min

Bobcats will be returning to campus this fall. Of course, next semester – as this whole year has been – will be new territory for all of us.

Cutler Scholars Program names new executive director

June 24, 2020 2 min

Dr. Myrna Perez Sheldon has been named the new executive director of Ohio University’s Cutler Scholars program.

University Libraries announces phases of safe reopening process

June 24, 2020 3 min

The Ohio University Libraries began its first phase of reopening on June 22.

Employees invited to virtual town hall meeting to answer questions about returning to campus this fall

June 24, 2020 2 min

Ohio University faculty and staff are invited to a virtual town hall meeting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, to learn about the University’s plans for bringing employees and students back to campus in

OHIO partners with Nelsonville Music Festival to create virtual festival

June 23, 2020 4 min

OHIO's School of Media Arts & Studies is partnering with the Nelsonville Music Festival to bring the annual festival to audiences through an innovative, virtual collaboration.

Board of Trustees approves scholarship match program, temporary budget

June 19, 2020 8 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved a continuing budget resolution for the beginning of FY21, discussed plans for the fall semester and received key administrative updates.

Board of Trustees approves new classified civil service rules

June 19, 2020 3 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees has approved new rules for the recruitment and retention of classified civil service positions that align with current state requirements.

Education Public Policy Leadership Certificate program residency

Patton College offers virtual information sessions for online programs

June 19, 2020 2 min

A virtual information session for the Education Public Policy Leadership Certificate (EPPLC) will take place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23.

New scholarship initiative to provide Ohio University undergraduates immediate financial assistance

June 18, 2020 4 min

Ohio University and The Ohio University Foundation are launching a new scholarship program that will pair University funding with donor support to double the impact of private gifts.

Division of Diversity and Inclusion develops Commit to Care + Act

June 18, 2020 2 min

Division of Diversity and Inclusion has developed Commit to Care + Act, a central location for campus programming designed to provide education, resources, and support for the OHIO community.

Student Resources

OHIO’s PREP program acclimates high school students into higher education

June 18, 2020 3 min

OHIO's Patton College has created the PREP program within the Aspire Grant Program in the Stevens Literacy Center to help high school students make an easier transition into higher education.

University Update

Scripps College of Communication offers graduate communication-related certificates, beginning with Crisis Communications

June 12, 2020 4 min

OHIO's Scripps College of Communication is offering new communications-related graduate certificate programs, beginning with crisis communications.

Mid-American Conference launches Esports Collegiate Conference for all member schools

June 10, 2020 3 min

Bobcat Esports Club will become OHIO's team.

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